UAE Price
AED 4,699
India Price
₹1,19,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2024
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 512GB is Apple's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A18 (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4674 mAh battery. At AED 4,699 in the UAE and ₹1,19,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The iPhone 16 Plus 512GB excels with its 2000-nit HBM display for outdoor clarity, 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS for stable low-light shots, and 48-hour battery endurance—outlasting most Android flagships. It’s built for professionals who shoot 4K HDR video daily, need all-day reliability without charging, and rely on MagSafe/Qi2 wireless at 15W for seamless workflows. Its weakness? Thermals throttle sustained 4K60 recording after 12 minutes under load, limiting long-form creators. In UAE at AED 4699, it’s competitive because no other phone offers this blend of OLED brightness, OIS stability, and iOS 18’s AI-powered editing tools at this price. In India at ₹119900, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S24 Ultra delivers a 200MP sensor, 5000mAh battery, and 45W wired charging for ₹109900, with better thermal management and expandable storage. The iPhone’s ecosystem lock-in justifies the premium only if you’re deep in Apple’s ecosystem.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 4674 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4674 mAh |
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3290 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3290 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 512 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Models | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 |
| SAR | 1.13 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.24 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 439.00 / £ 529.50 / € 622.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1727276 (v10) GeekBench: 7927 (v6) 3DMark: 4324 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1823 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 18:49h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iPhone 16 Plus.
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to Apple’s long-term software support and durable build, making it reliable for daily use even after two years. Its 512GB storage ensures ample space for photos, apps, and media without needing frequent upgrades.
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 512GB is priced at AED 4699 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores across all emirates.
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus 512GB is priced at ₹119900 in India. It is available through Apple’s official website and authorized resellers in major cities nationwide.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy in both daylight and low-light conditions, with improved computational photography for sharper portraits and videos. It consistently captures 4K video at 60fps with stable stabilization.
The battery life lasts a full day with heavy usage, including streaming, browsing, and photography. It supports all-day endurance even with 5G enabled and moderate screen-on time.
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